The Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority plans to keep the air traffic control tower at Space Coast Regional Airport operating after the FAA pulls out next month. (Scott Gunnerson, FLORIDA TODAY)

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Scott Gunnerson
FLORIDA TODAY

The FAA will continue to fund the air traffic control tower at Space Coast Regional Airport, backing off plans to end support at many small U.S. airports, according to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

The closures were to begin June 15, however the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority was ready pay for continued tower operations for at least 60 days. The FAA planned to eliminate funding for ...